Antwerp vs Ghent | Property Comparison 2026
Detailed comparison of prices, scores and EPC data between Antwerp and Ghent.
Property prices
| Metric | Antwerp | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €458,652 | €578,819 |
| Median apartment price | €280,280 | €256,728 |
| Median villa price | €929,113 | €966,580 |
| Median land price | €345,883 | €296,915 |
| Price per m² | €3,276/m² | €4,134/m² |
Median house price
Antwerp
€458,652
Ghent
€578,819
Median apartment price
Antwerp
€280,280
Ghent
€256,728
Median villa price
Antwerp
€929,113
Ghent
€966,580
Median land price
Antwerp
€345,883
Ghent
€296,915
Price per m²
Antwerp
€3,276/m²
Ghent
€4,134/m²
Source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium), Q1 2026 data
Quality of life
| Metric | Antwerp | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62/100 | 69/100 |
| Transport | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Schools | 23/100 | 57/100 |
| Shops | 77/100 | 79/100 |
| Green spaces | 57/100 | 56/100 |
| Safety | 28/100 | 18/100 |
Overall score
Antwerp
62/100
Ghent
69/100
Transport
Antwerp
100/100
Ghent
100/100
Schools
Antwerp
23/100
Ghent
57/100
Shops
Antwerp
77/100
Ghent
79/100
Green spaces
Antwerp
57/100
Ghent
56/100
Safety
Antwerp
28/100
Ghent
18/100
Energy performance
Data not available
Demographics
| Metric | Antwerp | Ghent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 530.000 | 263.000 |
| Median income | N/A | N/A |
| Area | 204.51 km² | 156.18 km² |
| Transactions (12m) | 7.957 | 4.001 |
Population
Antwerp
530.000
Ghent
263.000
Median income
Antwerp
N/A
Ghent
N/A
Area
Antwerp
204.51 km²
Ghent
156.18 km²
Transactions (12m)
Antwerp
7.957
Ghent
4.001
Verdict
For a family
Ghent
For an investor
Antwerp
For a student
Ghent
Frequently asked questions
Data source: Statbel (Statistics Belgium)